Politics & Government

Update: Westbound State Road 54 Lanes Closed

Flooding is still creating problems in the area of Rowan Road.

Update Aug. 4, 2:15 p.m.: Pasco County reports that State Road 54 is down to one lane in both directions at Rowan Road. Rowan Road is also being monitored north of State Road 54 as flooding becomes a concern.

Earlier:

Pasco County has announced that westbound State Road 54 near Rowan Road will be down to one lane due to rising flood waters.

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Road blocks were being put into place Tuesday morning as water continued to rise in the area.

It is unclear how long the closing will last.

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